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Javanese

/ˌˈdʒɑvəˌniz/
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Definitions of Javanese
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or characteristic of Java or its inhabitants or its language
    Javanese temples”
    Javanese dialects”
    synonyms: Javan
  2. noun
    a native or inhabitant of Java
    synonyms: Javan
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    type of:
    Indonesian
    a native or inhabitant of Indonesia
  3. noun
    the Indonesian language spoken on Java
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    type of:
    Bahasa, Bahasa Indonesia, Indonesian
    the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia
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